AOC Hike

Join the Milwaukee Estuary Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for a free guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest, one of Milwaukee’s most unique urban natural areas and a future Area of Concern (AOC) restoration site.

During this interactive hike, participants will:

• Learn about the site’s history, from its landfill past to today’s thriving creek and trail system.

• Hear updates on upcoming Phase 3 restoration work and efforts to manage invasive species.

• Explore the Blue and Orange Trails, stopping at the old Nike missile base, Lincoln Creek bridge, and pine forest.

• Take part in fun activities like interactive bingo. Prizes will be given to those that complete the card! 

• An interactive art activity where kids will learn about the focal species at Havenwoods and learn more about how the Area of Concern project will help improve their habitat. Then, design your own mask based on your favorite animal to take along the hike. 

Snacks, art supplies, and prizes included! Let’s come together to care for the places that connect us - whether you live next door or across the city.

Register today.

The Ghost of the Dam
Where History Lingers and Fish Fight Against the Current

The North Avenue Dam was removed in 1997… but its ghost still lingers beneath the water. Join us for a night of spooky history, community conversation, and fishy fun as we imagine a healthier future for the Milwaukee River Greenway.

Tuesday, October 28, 4 to 6 PM
Restoring Lands (2134 N Riverboat Rd, Milwaukee)

Guided tours will set out every 20 minutes, with the last tour at 5:30 PM, and will explore:

• -Legends of the Sturgeon

• -Shadows of the Dam

• -Currents of Today

• -Future Visions

Warm up with hot cocoa by the fire. Meet community partners and learn about restoration projects. Discover how native fish like sturgeon and northern pike are still navigating the river’s hidden challenges.

Costumes welcome | Family-friendly | Free to attend

Learn more.

Frightening Legacy of BUIs

Ghosts, goblins, & ghouls are pretty scary but have you ever heard of a BUI? They're even scarier! Join the Environmental Justice Advisor for an interactive experience to learn about the threats to Milwaukee's environment and the work being done to clean them up.

4-5:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 28

Makerspace

Martin Luther King Branch

2901 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Light snacks & beverages provided

*Learn what a BUI is!

Register today.

Save the date for Harbor Fest.

600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee

More at: https://harbordistrict.org/harbor-fest/

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 8TH ANNUAL GREEN & HEALTHY SCHOOLS CONFERENCE!

The annual Green & Healthy Schools Conference is an ideal opportunity to connect with the Milwaukee area's greener, healthier schools movement. The conference is an opportunity to hear inspirational stories, connect with curricular and funding resources, and learn how schools in the Milwaukee area are removing asphalt and enhancing their schoolyards with outdoor classrooms, improved recreation, arts, green infrastructure, and project-based learning.

This year we are working with the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee to host the annual conference with presentations, breakout sessions, tours, and an exhibitor area. The conference is open to all and is an excellent opportunity to connect with some of your favorite community partners.

Learn more and register: https://www.gscm.refloh2o.com/2024-green-healthy-schools-conference

AOC Public Information Session at Havenwoods State Park

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hike 11 am to noon led by Angela Vickio, Park Supervisor

More at https://mkewaterwaypartners.org

TRUE Skool Summer Park Jam- Music Festival at Marcus Performing Arts Center.

929 N Water Street, Milwaukee

www.trueskool.org and social media @trueskool414

TRUE Skool CEO Summit @Marcus Performing Arts Center

929 N Water Street, Milwaukee

www.trueskool.org and social media @trueskool414

Lincoln Creek Greenway Celebration at Havenwoods

6141 N Hopkins Street, Milwaukee

Join us for a Fun Filled Day of community, food, and activities as we celebrate our amazing green spaces along Lincoln Creek.

11-2 pm: Resource tables, Food, Games and Guided Walks.
1-2 pm, Nature Presentations and Animal Meet and Greet.
Register for Lunch:
1 pm Presentation - Birds, Bats and Snakes, OH MY! (Report on Lincoln Creek Wildlife Research)
1:20 pm: - Don't Let the Lion Tell the Giraffe's Story

Nominations due for the Harbor District Teacher Appreciation Month Free Kayak Tour.

Do you know a teacher who would love to get out on Milwaukee’s Menomonee river in a kayak?

Show your appreciation for a K-12 educator teaching in Milwaukee this teacher’s appreciation month by nominating them for a free kayak tour of the menomonee river on June 18 or June 20! 

Learn more at:

https://harbordistrict.org/teacher-nomination-kayak-tour/

Sediment in our waterways is contaminated with chemicals that are present from a long history of industrial uses in the surrounding areas. Though the contaminated sediment has been in our waterways for decades, if we do not remove it many of the issues that define the Milwaukee Estuary as an Area of Concern will continue to exist. Join us for a walking tour on Monday, June 13 to learn more about the future Dredged Material Management Facility and see where most of the contaminated material from Milwaukee’s rivers is planned to be placed. Tours will leave every 10 minutes from 5:30-7:00 PM.

Registration is not required but we encourage you to sign up for a tour time to help us with planning!

Meet at the Port Milwaukee Administration Building (2323 S. Lincoln Memorial Drive). Parking is available in the Port Milwaukee Administration Building parking lot.

Virtual Public Meeting

Join us to learn about the planned clean up of contaminated material in the Milwaukee River Greenway and in various sanitary sewer pipes near the Greenway. Find out why the cleaning of Milwaukee’s waterways is important, what planning efforts are underway, the results of contaminated soils sampling in the floodplain areas along the east and west sides of the river between Estabrook Dam and the former North Avenue Dam, and what to expect when an upcoming sanitary sewer cleanup project along Humboldt Avenue between Capitol Drive and Locust Avenue begins. This community meeting is part of a larger initiative to clean up the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC).